Page 128 - 2016 Yearbook

First XI Cricket

T he 2015-16 season was incredibly enjoyable because of the We took some spectacular catches and overall developed our
game, and all became better players. An area for improvement
boys’ camaraderie and the great experience of hosting the
Marist Cricket Carnival. Our AGSV results were not great, but is definitely our consistency but that will come with experience.
our Marist Carnival performance was excellent: beating Marist The usual cricket powerhouses, Trinity, Peninsula and Mentone
College Canberra on the Carrol Oval; our thrilling three-run were far too good for us this season, but let’s hope next season
win against Notre Dame, Shepparton at Strath Creek; and our is different.
hard-fought AGSV win in tough conditions at Yarra Valley were Special thanks to Alex Timms for convening the Marist Cricket
memorable highlights. Carnival and to Miss Fogarty for agreeing to host the carnival at
There were many moments of individual brilliance too: short notice and really getting behind it.
• Luke Shannon’s 144 not out against Ivanhoe was the highest Thanks also to Mr Jephson, Mrs Pendlebury, Mr and Mrs Fisher,
individual score in the AGSV and his blistering 130 against Mr and Mrs Leslie and groundsman Mr Mark Carboon for their
St Mary’s Casino was a great knock too. His half century and tireless work to make our hosting such a success. I also personally
five-wicket haul against Notre Dame sealed his Player of the thank the aforementioned people and the parents from the past
Carnival Award. Luke was also selected in the AGSV rep team. six seasons for their tremendous support of ACK First XI cricket.
• Nick Fellows’ three half centuries and consistent top-order It has been a fantastic experience and an honour to coach the
batting steered us to some big totals and great wins. team, but it is time for me to relinquish the role to balance out
my other work and family commitments.
• Lachlan Beattie’s 4/43 against Yarra Valley.
Congratulations to the boys in the team this season, and good
• Josh Eid’s 4/21 against Camberwell. luck for the 2016-17 season.
• Bailey Lawrenson’s perfect yorker to clean bowl the Notre Brett Benkenstein – coach
Dame batsman when they needed three to win was the
perfect delivery.
• Connor Leslie’s cleanly struck straight six to bring us to the
brink of victory against Canberra really stopped the chatter!
• And Ned Lanyon’s massive six to win against Yarra Valley was
the best way to hit the winning runs for our first AGSV win.

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